Cupping therapy is gaining more and more attention considering that you may tend to always see athletes, celebrities or prominent figures on the big screen with signs of getting this treatment regularly. However, this practice has been around for ages and has always been a popular way of treatment for a variety of ailments or conditions.
Like acupuncture, cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine known for healing multiple illnesses and health conditions. Typically, cupping is the art of using cups against your skin to create a localized gentle vacuum suction that helps in speedy recovery of any uncomfortable pain, muscle tensions, and other disorders through increased blood circulation. Our specialists follow a very precise method of performing this procedure to maximize the benefits and give you the relief you are searching for.
Each having their own main purpose. Before we begin, we will always consult you first if you are unsure of what type of treatment you are looking for. By knowing your condition, we then make the best recommendation and explain why that is to give you that peace of mind.
Involves the therapist putting a flammable substance like alcohol, herbs or paper in a cup and lighting it on fire (“fire cupping therapy”). Once the fire goes out, the cup is placed upside down on the skin. The air inside the cup cools, creating a vacuum. This causes the skin to rise and for blood vessels to expand. The cup is usually left in place for about 3 minutes.
Also called “hijama,” takes the process of dry cupping a step further. Once the cup has been left in place for 3-5 minutes, the therapist will administer little cuts to the raised skin allowing release of toxic blood and fluid. The therapist may apply pressure to speed up the fluid flow process, and another cup is placed on the same area to draw out the liquids.
Have questions about which procedure suits you best? Talk to us today and find out which is best for you.
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